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V531 DTO

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,318 mi
Last recorded127,318 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV531 DTO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 127,318 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 127,318 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 123,783 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 117,892 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 113,048 miles

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to corrode

slight play in steering and suspension

Pass 30 Sep 2010 104,289 miles

Fuel filter slightly damp.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 98,639 miles

Centre exhaust hanger corroded.

Irregular wear attern to offside front tyre inner edge.

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Oil leak

Rear bump stops missing.

Fail 24 Jun 2009 98,639 miles

Centre exhaust hanger corroded.

Irregular wear attern to offside front tyre inner edge.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Rear bump stops missing.

Pass 8 May 2008 88,944 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 79,736 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 79,596 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 10 May 2006 66,195 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 66,195 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak transfer box

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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V531 DTO is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2000 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 115,883 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V531 DTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 26 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V531 DTO registered?

V531 DTO is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 February 2000.

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